This post is part of our blog series:
“Top 5 Excuses That Keep You From Getting Fit”
If you’re just joining us, start from the beginning here:
Intro Blog: Top 5 Fitness Excuses and How to Break Through Them
Here's What to Expect:
- Excuse #1: "I Don't Have Time"
- Excuse #2: “I’m Too Tired”
- Excuse #3: “I’m Not Fit Enough”
- Excuse #4: “I Never Stick With It”
- Excuse #5: “It’s Too Expensive”
“I Don’t Have Time” — Or Do You?
Out of all the reasons people give for not working out, this one tops the list. And honestly? We get it. Between work, kids, social obligations, and a never-ending stream of to-dos, carving out an hour for fitness can feel indulgent—or even impossible.
But let’s unpack that idea.
Time is the one resource we all get equally: 24 hours a day. If some people can find time to exercise, the issue isn’t a lack of hours—it’s how we’re choosing to spend them.
The “I don’t have time” excuse isn’t about time at all. It’s about priorities. And it’s often rooted in the mistaken belief that fitness requires huge blocks of time or can’t be squeezed into a hectic schedule.
That’s simply not true. And here’s why.
Where Your Time Actually Goes
Let’s do a quick math check. Consider these common time sinks:
- Scrolling social media: 1–2 hours/day
- Streaming Netflix: 3–5 hours/week
- Hitting snooze: 10 minutes/day = 60 hours/year
- Waiting in lines/traffic: Multiple hours a week
None of these things are “bad”—but they’re often invisible. We don’t notice them. Fitness, on the other hand, feels like an added task. That’s why it’s often the first to get cut when life feels full.
But here’s the twist: consistent movement frees up time by giving you energy, mental clarity, and even better sleep—helping you do everything else faster and better.
The 2-Percent Rule
Want a powerful mindset shift?
1 hour = 4% of your day.
Just 2–3 SPENGA sessions/week is less than 2% of your total weekly time. If you had to trade 2% of your week to feel stronger, happier, more focused, and more energized… would you?
Because that’s the real trade. Not “Do I have time to exercise?” but “Is my time better spent not exercising?”
How SPENGA Makes Time Work For You
At SPENGA Sugar Land, we design fitness to fit your life—not the other way around. Here's how:
- Efficient Format: In just 60 minutes, you get Spin, Strength, and Yoga—cardio, resistance training, and recovery all in one. No extra sessions needed.
- Flexible Schedule: Early morning, midday, and evening sessions to fit into your daily rhythm.
- No Guesswork: Walk in, and we handle the programming. You’re in, you’re out, you feel amazing.
This isn’t about spending more time—it’s about using your time smarter.
Ways to Build Fitness Into Your Week
If you’re struggling to find time, try one or more of these:
- Schedule It Like a Meeting
Add SPENGA to your calendar and treat it like any other important appointment. - Commit to Mornings
Starting your day with a session means no chance to push it off later. - Pack Your Bag the Night Before
Cut prep time and reduce friction in your routine. - Stack It With Another Habit
Use SPENGA as your “transition” activity between work and home or as a social date with a friend. - Track Your Screen Time
Apps like Moment or Digital Wellbeing can help you reclaim hours you didn’t even realize were gone.
Flip the Script: Time As an Investment
Ask yourself: what if you stopped seeing fitness as something that costs time, and started seeing it as something that creates time?
- Better sleep = more productive mornings
- Less stress = better focus at work
- Stronger body = fewer aches, fewer injuries, more energy
When you invest an hour in your health, you buy back so much more in return.
What You’re Leaving On the Table
By giving in to the “I don’t have time” excuse, here’s what you might be missing:
- A sustainable way to manage stress and anxiety
- Higher confidence and body awareness
- Increased strength and mobility as you age
- A vibrant, motivated community that lifts you up
Time will pass no matter what. You can either spend it avoiding the gym… or becoming the version of you that doesn’t.
Ready to Reclaim Your Time?
Join us at SPENGA Sugar Land with our 30-Day Commitment Offer:
✅ 12 sessions
✅ 2 InBody scans
✅ 2 check-in calls
= 30 days FREE when you follow through.
Because the best time to start was yesterday.
The next best time? Right now.
Book your first SPENGA session here
